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  1. Denied by CABON now to take LVN..
    Forgot to mention my deficiencies are in Med-Surg, Psych and OB. So I guess that's all of them. Should've passed the NCLEX-RN the first time. Now I'll probably be stuck as an LVN forever. Too bad...
    Apr 5
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  2. Denied by CABON now to take LVN..
    I am taking this route as well after failing the NCLEX-RN the first time. I am currently studying for the NCLEX-PN as I got denied by the BON last month for a repeat/reapply examination. Already have...
    Apr 5
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  3. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    I went to an international school because I could not afford to go to college in the United States. I don't want to blame my school for not passing, others have taken the exam once and others more...
    Mar 9
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  4. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    You might feel appreciation. I just feel ****** off. I wasted 4 years of my life for a piece of paper that say's I have a Bachelor Degree but it is not acknowledged by the state I was born and raised...
    Mar 8
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  5. Soon to be Foreign Graduate (born US citizen) moving back to CA
    As another option I also have considered proceeding to get my MSN as Lilmissmayshine and steppybay suggested but I believe you already have to an active RN license in order to gain acceptance into...
    Oct 8, '12
    Forum: International Nursing
  6. Soon to be Foreign Graduate (born US citizen) moving back to CA
    Yes I do understand that. Since I have not submitted the requested documents, I still have not been officially "denied" re-application to the nclex-RN. If and when I do get denied that is when I will...
    Oct 8, '12
    Forum: International Nursing
  7. Soon to be Foreign Graduate (born US citizen) moving back to CA
    I am also born US citizen that completed BSN course in the Philippines. applied for Nclex RN in 2011, took the nclex RN in 2012 and did not pass. Re-applied a few months after and the BON requested...
    Oct 8, '12
    Forum: International Nursing
  8. Who is to blame for the CA BON mess and a solution?
    I actually don't blame the older folks for making generalizations about "younger" folks. Most of the time, although uncalled for, their statements are fairly accurate. Newer generations have it a...
    Oct 8, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  9. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    Well what's done is done. We have an "almost" Bachelor's degree in Califrnia lol. I'm sending my application for my NCLEX-PN tomorrow. I still haven't sent my additional requirements for my NCLEX-RN...
    Jun 6, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  10. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    I have to admit during my time in the Philippines, the Nursing schools were PACKED with students! In my first year of college there were 2500 of us and that number steadily decreased until 500 of us...
    Jun 5, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  11. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    I understand your point but look at this way it's their rules. We have to play by their(CABON) rules. Instead of lingering on the problem, let's try and solve it! A lot of internationally educated...
    Jun 5, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  12. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    The laws have been in place for a long time. Let's use the concurrency as an example. Board of Registered Nursing - Title 16, California Code of Regulations look at letter d. and at the bottom...
    Jun 5, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  13. Denied by the California BON....help
    Yes I have been following this thread. I've looked at A LOT of threads on this topic and have seen firm1234 mentioned. At this point I think our only option would be to apply for NCLEX-PN. If all...
    Jun 4, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  14. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    And we made a mistake. Blindly following a school system that guaranteed licensure in a foreign country without properly investigating whether said course will actually qualify us. So? Have you...
    Jun 4, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  15. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    BTW this thread is not to condemn us for completing a 4-year Bachelor program in a foreign country. I believe the OP's intent is to shed light on whether there are available classes so WE can comply...
    Jun 4, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  16. Complying with CA BON deficient courses
    Since the requirements have been law for years and many "current" foreign educated RNs do not meet the requirements, the CA BON has been allowing underqualified persons to practice with a license for...
    Jun 4, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  17. Denied by the California BON....help
    Hey everybody. Long story short. Graduated back in '09 in the Philippines. Applied for NCLEX-RN in '10. Got my ATT last year. Took the NCLEX in Jan. and failed. Re-applied and NOW they are also...
    Jun 4, '12
    Forum: Nurse Registration